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Bittersweet Tragedy

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Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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initial chord progression is tricky with both artists!
STANDARD TUNING w/
CAPO ON  2
(*= one strum)
(You can single strum verses if you want.  I lightly
double strum each chord unless indicated as a single.)
Intro-
Bm D G F#7
Bm D F#7
BmSweet, Dboy, Gstraight out the Bmmovie screen
 DCandy Ghearts and chocolate BmdreamsF#7  
BmI, Dmet, my Gprince upon a Bmpopcorn bowl 
 DHe held my Gheart and let it BmgoF#7  
BmIce Dcream, Gupon a Bmsummer's day
 DBeginning Gsweetness never BmstaysF#7  
BmMel-Dting Gthrough the cracks Bmin my hands
 DI guess I Gheld on for too Bmlo-o-Gong, Dlo-o-Bmong
                  A                   EmD*            G   Bm  
I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y
It's no Afun, when I'm Emsitting all alone
You're Dright in Gfront of me--Bme
                  A                   EmD*            G   Bm  
I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y
It's no Afun, when I'm Emsitting all alone
                Bm*       D*   G*
You're right in front of me
BmYou, Dspeak, Gsour lemonBmade to me
 DThe bitter Gtaste won't let me BmbeF#7  
BmOne, Dkiss, Gwas supposed to Bmbe so sweet
 DBut I found Ggrapefruit in your BmteethF#7  
BmOld, Dgum, is Gall you'll ever Bmbe to me
 DI spit you Gout and brush my BmteethF#7  
BmMel-Dting Gthrough the cracks Bmin my hands
 DI guess I Gheld on for too Bmlo-o-Gong, Dlo-o-Bmong
                  A                   EmD*            G   Bm  
I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y
It's no Afun, when I'm Emsitting all alone
You're Dright in Gfront of me--Bme
                  A                   EmD*            G   Bm  
I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y
It's no Afun, when I'm Emsitting all alone
       D*       G*          Bm* D*  A*
You're right in front of me 
                Bm*        D*   G*
You're right in front of me
Your bittersweet shares a GtragedBmy--Dy
                  A                   EmD*            G   Bm  
I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y
It's no Afun, when I'm Emsitting all alone
You're Dright in Gfront of me--Bme
                  A                   EmD*            G   Bm  
I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y
It's no Afun, when I'm Emsitting all alone
       D*       G*/mute    A*
You're right in front of me 
                Bm*        D*   G*
You're right in front of me
                Bm*
You're right in front of me

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Bittersweet Tragedy

by Melanie Martinez

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

F#7

initial chord progression is tricky with both artists!

STANDARD TUNING w/

CAPO ON 2

(*= one strum)

(You can single strum verses if you want. I lightly

double strum each chord unless indicated as a single.)

Intro-

Bm D G F#7

Bm D F#7

Bm D G Bm

Sweet, boy, straight out the movie screen

D G Bm F#7

Candy hearts and chocolate dreams

Bm D G Bm

I, met, my prince upon a popcorn bowl

D G Bm F#7

He held my heart and let it go

Bm D G Bm

Ice cream, upon a summer's day

D G Bm F#7

Beginning sweetness never stays

Bm D G Bm

Mel-ting through the cracks in my hands

D G Bm G D Bm

I guess I held on for too lo-o-ong, lo-o-ong

A Em G Bm

I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y

A Em

It's no fun, when I'm sitting all alone

D G Bm

You're right in front of me--e

A Em G Bm

I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y

A Em

It's no fun, when I'm sitting all alone

Bm* D* G*

You're right in front of me

Bm D G Bm

You, speak, sour lemonade to me

D G Bm F#7

The bitter taste won't let me be

Bm D G Bm

One, kiss, was supposed to be so sweet

D G Bm F#7

But I found grapefruit in your teeth

Bm D G Bm

Old, gum, is all you'll ever be to me

D G Bm F#7

I spit you out and brush my teeth

Bm D G Bm

Mel-ting through the cracks in my hands

D G Bm G D Bm

I guess I held on for too lo-o-ong, lo-o-ong

A Em G Bm

I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y

A Em

It's no fun, when I'm sitting all alone

D G Bm

You're right in front of me--e

A Em G Bm

I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y

A Em

It's no fun, when I'm sitting all alone

D* G* Bm* D* A*

You're right in front of me

Bm* D* G*

You're right in front of me

G Bm D

Your bittersweet shares a tragedy--y

A Em G Bm

I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y

A Em

It's no fun, when I'm sitting all alone

D G Bm

You're right in front of me--e

A Em G Bm

I'm done with your bittersweet, bittersweet tragedy--y

A Em

It's no fun, when I'm sitting all alone

D* G*/mute A*

You're right in front of me

Bm* D* G*

You're right in front of me

Bm*

You're right in front of me

About Bittersweet Tragedy Chords by Melanie Martinez

Learn how to play Bittersweet Tragedy by Melanie Martinez with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bittersweet Tragedy chords”, “Bittersweet Tragedy guitar chords”, or “Melanie Martinez Bittersweet Tragedy chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Bittersweet Tragedy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bittersweet Tragedy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, D, G, F#7, A, Em.

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What key is "Bittersweet Tragedy" in?

The chords for "Bittersweet Tragedy" show the original chord names (including Bm, D, G, F#7, A, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.